Can Azure Migrate replicate and migrate a VM where multiple NICs are attached to the VM in source at on-premises?

Question

Hi,

Can Azure Migrate replication and migrate a VM where multiple NICs are attached to the VM in source at on-premises?

Are the NICs auto attached (like the primary NIC) to the VM once the failover is done?

Kindly advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello VJ-8370,

Welcome to Q&A, To respond your question about if Azure Migrate can handle VMs with multiple NICs and attached it .

Yes, Azure Migrate's got you covered. It can replicate and migrate a virtual machine that has multiple NICs attached at the on-premises source. All those network details stay intact during the process, Only I would suggest to check the preparation configuration per OS before the migration. (check the reference)

Once the failover is done, the primary NIC and all the extra NICs are automatically attached to the VM in Azure. The setup should look just like it did at the source, as long as you’ve mapped everything properly (Subnet Mapping, IP configurations and NSG rules). Just double-check that the Azure VM size you pick supports the number of NICs required, and make sure the network settings are in good shape for smooth connectivity.

References:

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/migrate/prepare-for-migration
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/multiple-nics
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/sizes/overview

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